Phoenix is receiving $179 million in federal funding to build a new water purification facility. The North Gateway facility will treat up to 8 million gallons of wastewater daily, converting it into ...

Projects to turn wastewater into drinkable water are progressing in San Diego and East County, but their costs have once again spiked. In East County, a milestone is approaching as a 24-inch pipeline ...

Anthony Straub (r) with PhD student Kian Lopez in a lab. Anthony Straub is making revolutionary advances in water purification for life on Earth and in space. Using nanoscale membranes—thinner than ...

Water is life, yet water supply safety has developed into an issue of significant concern worldwide. Tap water is often assumed to be safe in many countries of the West. Nevertheless, recent events ...

Access to safe, clean water varies across the globe. Vital to life, this is a problem scientists are trying to fix. Researchers have been turning to smart materials for a solution, engineered ...

The limited freshwater sources and the ease of water pollution necessitate efficient treatment systems. Membranes are commonly employed as filters and quality control materials in water treatment ...

Cities typically draw water from diverse sources, such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Each source presents unique challenges, ranging from pollution concerns to industrial runoff. Pollution, both ...